A number of Ghanaian celebrities have descended on popular Twitter influencer Firestick for comments made about their performance in light of the recent success of the O2 Arena concert by Nigerian singer Asake. The concert has reignited the age-old discussion on the level of success between Nigerian artistes and Ghanaian …
Read More »LATEST UPDATES
The region which will decide who leads NPP in 2024 – NPP Chairperson suggests
A chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Cape Coast South has suggested which region will be the decider of NPP’S flagbearer for the 2024 general elections. Caroline Ewusi while urging for unity in the party noted that as the trend over the years has suggested, the Central Region has a …
Read More »Electrician, 38, remanded for alleged murder of his girlfriend
A 38-year-old electrician who has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 20-year-old girlfriend to death at Kpone Bawaleshie in the Greater Accra Region has been remanded by the Kaneshie District Court. Kwame Krappah, aka Awana, according to the prosecution, tied his girlfriend’s (now deceased) neck from behind with a blue …
Read More »GFA elections in limbo as Alhaji Grusah runs to court
Owner and bankroller of King Faisal Football Club, Alhaji Karim Grusah says he has served the Ghana Football Association a letter through Executive Council member, Frederick Acheampong concerning the forthcoming GFA election slated for Wednesday, September 27, 2023. According to the astute football administrator, he wants the court to place …
Read More »All you need to know about BoG’s new US$250m head office
In the 1990s, the Bank of Ghana began the search for adequate and secured land for a new Head Office, given that the Central Business District had caught up with the existing Head Office and the need to expand to meet its growing operations. i. In the year 2011, the …
Read More »‘Pathetic hypocrite!’ – OB Amponsah slams pundit for asking Efya to undergo a public drug test
Popular Ghanaian comedian, OB Amponsah, has ‘pooh-poohed’ Vida Adutwumwaa’s idea of asking Efya to undergo a public drug test to challenge the rumours around her. Earlier in an interview with United Showbiz, Vida asked Efya to either sue people labeling her as a drug addict or undergo a public drug test to clarify all …
Read More »Paul Okoye speaks on dumping girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma for ex-wife
Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy has reacted to allegations of him reconciling with his ex-wife, Anita, and dumping his girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma. This comes after the singer and Anita were spotted together at his Afronation music concert rehearsal, sharing beautiful moments together. Videos of their hangout have gone viral …
Read More »Suspected terrorists shoot Ghanaian driver at Burkina Faso border, burn several trucks
A Ghanaian driver, transporting food items from Niger to Ghana has been shot by suspected terrorists at the Burkina Faso border, Joynews reports. According to details provided by Joynews, the drivers of the trucks decided to use the Burkina Faso route as an alternative after the closure of the Niger …
Read More »Take cue from Otumfuo; dismiss officials involved in galamsey – Ken Ashigbey tells Akufo-Addo
The Media Coalition Against Galamsey has asked the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to follow the lead of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II by removing government officials proven to be engaged in illegal mining activities. The call by the group as reported by citinewsroom.com, comes in the wake of Otumfuo’s recent actions …
Read More »Fetish priest ‘commits suicide’ after shooting girlfriend over sex dispute
A 55-year-old fetish priest reportedly took his own life shortly after shooting his longtime girlfriend following a dispute over sex. The tragic incident according to a newspaper report by the DailyGuide Newspaper dated August 23, 2023, occurred in Ejisu-Juaben in the Ashanti Region and has left the community in shock. …
Read More »Fire incident at McBrown’s Onua Showtime studio
A close source within Media General has confirmed to GhanaWeb that portions of the studio that is used for Onua Showtime, and hosted by Nana Ama McBrown, caught fire. This confirmed multiple reports that circulated on social media that the studio was on fire. The source told GhanaWeb that while the news is true, it …
Read More »Burkina Faso takes delivery of new military equipment – Report
The Burkinabe army has taken delivery of new military equipment to help its fight against terrorism across the Sahel region. According to Zagazolo page on Twitter (X) on August 22, 2023, the equipment included drones and armoured vehicles. “The country has in 2023 acquired military equipment including drones and armored …
Read More »‘I don’t fear going to jail at all’ – James Gyakye Quayson declares
James Gyakye Quayson, the Assin North Member of Parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress, has stated that he does not fear going to jail if found guilty in an ongoing criminal trial at the Accra High Court. Quayson, however, stressed that he had unwavering confidence in Ghana’s …
Read More »Sleeping pills can be dangerous- Pharmacist warns
Mr. Stephen Ohene Sabi, Head of Pharmacy at Pleasant Medical Centre in Ashaiman, Middle East, has warned the public against abusing sleeping pills. He said one of the key problems concerning sleeping medications was their frequent use because all sleeping drugs are central nervous system depressants that slow down brain …
Read More »Election 2024: Lilwin eyes Afigya Kwabere South seat
Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin, has declared his intention to contest the Afigya Kwabere South parliamentary seat in the Ashanti region. His decision, he noted, was informed by numerous requests from traditional, influential, and opinion leaders, as well as the constituents at large. Lilwin disclosed this in an …
Read More »11 things you should never put in your female reproductive organ
It goes without saying that you should be careful around your intimate areas. But this hasn’t stopped some from experimenting in the bedroom with whipped cream, sexy syrups, or even vegetables. Be warned, though, as genitals are incredibly sensitive. And no one wants to spend a night in the hospital …
Read More »Do not urinate here
By now, even the unlettered in Ghana should understand the graffiti ‘Do Not Urinate Here’. It is on walls in cities, big and small towns and villages. It is written in different colours and varying print modes; some printed with charcoal. Open urination has slowly become a culture in Ghana, …
Read More »LGBTQ+ won’t be accepted at 2023 Fetu Afahye; you will be arrested – Oguaamanhen warns
The Paramount Chief of Cape Coast Traditional Area, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II has issued a warning to the LGBTQ+ community ahead of the 2023 Fetu Afahye [festival] celebration. Speaking to Onua FM in an interview, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II said all gay activities and exhibitions will not be tolerated by …
Read More »Kumasi: Phone thief killed at Ash Town
Suspected mobile phone thief has allegedly been killed by an angry mob at Ash Town in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. Identified as Isaac Boadi, the suspect, aged about 28, was said to be a resident of Asawase, a densely populated community in Kumasi. Boadi was said to have stolen …
Read More »I’m ready to play for Ghana – West Ham United’s Appiah Forson
West Ham United’s midfielder Appiah Forson who was born to Ghanaian parents in the United Kingdom has declared his readiness to don the colors of the Black Stars when the opportunity falls on his path. Forson, 21, joined the Hammers at age 14 after unsuccessful trials with Tottenham and Charlton …
Read More »UBA Ghana posts strong performance in Half-Year Results
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Limited has made sterling performance for the 2023 half year results which ended in June, posting strong and impressive growth numbers. UBA Ghana posted Profit Before Tax (PBT) of GH¢295.5million for half year of 2023 up from 91.2million within the same period …
Read More »Naira removed from list of weakest currencies in the world, as Nigeria’s currency trades N739 against USD
Many people think that the US dollar is the strongest currency in the world. The US dollar is the most traded in terms of margin, but not the strongest currency, according to a recent report by Legit.ng. The Kuwaiti Dinar emerged as the strongest currency in a survey conducted by …
Read More »Making Africa ‘more free’ – Wagner chief appears ‘somewhere in the Sahel’
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has appeared in his first video address since his failed mutiny in Russia, which suggests he is in Africa. The BBC has not been able to verify where the video was filmed. The video posted on Telegram channels linked to the Wagner mercenary group shows Prigozhin …
Read More »I’ll increase betting tax when I become president – Kennedy Agyapong
The Member of Parliament for Assin Central and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has stated his intention to raise the betting tax when he is elected as president to discourage the youth from veering off track. Making an appearance on Accra-based UTV, the flagbearer hopeful highlighted concerns about …
Read More »His palace looks like a kiosk – Otumfuo’s subchiefs berate Abuontemhene before destoolment
On Monday, August 21, 2023, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II issued a decree for the destoolment of the chief of Abuontem, Nana Kwaku Duah II. This was after Nana Duah had failed to defend himself over charges pressed against him during a sitting of the Asanteman Traditional Council headed by Otumfuo. …
Read More »